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B199 WUU

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 WUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,441 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 138,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 136,218 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 136,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,381 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 132,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 132,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 132,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 132,627 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 132,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 132,525 miles

ofside rear jacking piont corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2008 132,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 128,975 miles

front registration plate damaged

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

stone chips front screen

Pass 8 Aug 2006 125,930 miles

CORROSION HOLES REAR PIPE FORWARD OF TAIL SILENCER

front registration plate damaged

n/s door mirror poor

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge and outer sidewall worn

oil on steering damper.(engine oil?)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 125,930 miles

CORROSION HOLES REAR PIPE FORWARD OF TAIL SILENCER

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate damaged

n/s door mirror poor

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge and outer sidewall worn

oil on steering damper.(engine oil?)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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B199 WUU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B199 WUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B199 WUU registered?

B199 WUU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B199 WUU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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